American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 is having dinner Wednesday, June 11th at 206 NW F Street from 4pm – 6pm. Cash only. Proceeds benefit American Legion Post 28 Veteran Programs. For more information call 541-474-6400.
RV Chapter of The American Council of The Blind of Oregon Meeting
The Rogue Valley Chapter of The American Council of The Blind of Oregon in Grants Pass has a luncheon meeting the second Wednesday, June 11th at 11:30 AM at the Black Forest Restaurant. Call 541-955-7337 for more information.
Thursday, June 12th
Shining a Light on Hunger Fundraiser
Shining a Light on Hunger, a fundraiser for the Josephine County Food Bank on Thursday, June 12th at 6pm at 222 Missouri Flat Rd in Grants Pass. Tickets are $55 in advance or $65 at the door. Call 541-479-5556 or visit jocofoodbank.org. The online auction runs May 31st through June 13th.
Saturday, June 14th
Hidden Valley Booster Club
The Hidden Valley Booster Club's 5th Annual Golf Tournament begins on June 14th at 9am at the Dutcher Creek golf course. There's a 4-person scramble with a shotgun start! $100 per person, and $400 per team. Register now, just email tammy.allen@threerivers.k12.or.us or call 541-862-2124.
Savor Southern Oregon Celebration
Savor Southern Oregon is having a two-day celebration June 13-14 at the historic Bigham Knoll in Jacksonville. Come taste and learn! Brought to you by travel Medford. There will be multiple events; Friday June 13, 4pm-8pm & Saturday, June 14th 11am-5pm for more info & to get tickets visit: savorcouthernoregon.com.
40th Annual Medford Cruise
The 40th Annual Medford Cruise Events are Saturday, June 14th, from 11am – 4pm at Fichtner Mainwaring Park. The event is free and full of fun like Show-n-Shines, Cruising, great food, and more! Learn more at www.medfordcruise.org.
Sunday, June 15th
1920's Summer Garden Party
Hanley Farm hosts its Second Annual 1920's Summer Garden Party on Father's Day, June 15th, at 5:30pm! Festivities include music by The Bathtub Gin Serenaders, a tour, croquet, and much more! Tickets are $25 for adults; $10 for children 18 and under. Call Anna for more information and to purchase tickets, 541-622-2025.
Tuesday, June 17th
Food Preservers Association of Jackson County
The Food Preservers Association of Jackson County are teaching a “Take the Fear out of Pressure Canning” class June 17th from 6pm – 8:30pm, upstairs in the Public Works Operations Center, 235 Haskell Street, Central Point. The class costs $22. Register online at www.centralpointoregon.gov/schedule, or call 541-664-3321, Ext. 130.
Wednesday, June 18th
American Legion Grants Pass Post 28
American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 is having dinner Wednesday, June 18th at 206 NW F Street from 4pm – 6pm. Cash only. Proceeds benefit American Legion Post 28 Veteran Programs. For more information call 541-474-6400.
Thursday, June 19th
Blood Drive at St. Anne's
There is a Red Cross Blood Drive at Saint Anne’s Catholic Church on Thursday, June 19th from 10AM to 3PM, 1131 NE 10th Street in Grants Pass. To schedule your appointment visit redcrossblood.org and search for “stannes” or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Saturday, June 21st
Food Preservers Association of Jackson County
The Food Preservers Association of Jackson County are teaching a “Take the Fear out of Pressure Canning” class June 21st from 10am – 12:30pm upstairs in the Public Works Operations Center, 235 Haskell Street, Central Point. The class costs $22. Register online at www.centralpointoregon.gov/schedule, or call 541-664-3321, Ext. 130.
Sunday, June 22nd
Lavender Festival
Lavender Ally Farm at 5734 Pleasant Creek Rd presents the Lavender Festival June 20th- 22nd from 10am – 4pm each day! Entry is free so you can check out the local vendors and enjoy some live music performances! Learn more at www.lavenderally.com.
Monday, June 23rd - Wednesday, June 25th
RVHS Critter Camp
The Rogue Valley Humane Society’s Critter Camp at 429 Scenic Dr. in Grants Pass is coming up June 23rd – 25th from 10am – 2pm each day. Kids ages 8 – 12 can learn about caring for animals with educational games, activities, and crafts. $50 to sign up at www.roguevalleyhumanesociety.org.
Wednesday, June 25th
American Legion Grants Pass Post 28
American Legion Grants Pass Post 28 is having dinner Wednesday, June 25th at 206 NW F Street from 4pm – 6pm. Cash only. Proceeds benefit American Legion Post 28 Veteran Programs. For more information call 541-474-6400.
Friday, June 27th
Southern Oregon Aspire Annual Golf Fundraiser
Southern Oregon Aspire's 3rd Annual Golf Fundraiser is coming up at the Dutcher Creek Golf Course, Friday, June 27th. $135 per player for the 4-Person Scramble. There will be breakfast, lunch, course games, plus raffle access! To learn more, visit soaspire.org/golf or call Anthony at 541-237-3028.
Saturday, June 28th
Kids Day in the Park
The 2nd annual Kids Day in the Park, organized by Park Watch GP, is being held Saturday, June 28th, at Riverside Park! Interested in running a booth? Email del.aldridge@gmail.com or call 541-659-5264. Donations are accepted, just call 541-916-2298 for more information.
Announcements
"9 to 5" the Musical at Barnstormers Theatre
Barnstormers Theatre is putting “9 to 5” the Musical May 23rd – June 15th, with performances Friday & Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm. Thursday June 5th is pay what you can night (the cast and crew benefit). For tickets call 541-479-3557 or go to the website barnstormersgp.com.
Crater High School Legion Baseball Needs Your Help
Crater High School Legion Baseball needs your help to compete in the Midnight Sun Matchup tournament in Fairbanks Alaska. They're asking for support from local businesses to help reduce the costs involved. They're providing an opportunity for businesses to purchase adverting on a banner that will go with them to Alaska and will then be displayed on the varsity fence at Anhorn Field during their summer Legion season. For more information, Call Jay at 541-944-8748 or Jaclyn at 541-941-6023.
GPHS Class of 1975 50th Reunion
The Grants Pass High School Class of 1975 is getting ready to celebrate their 50th class reunion, June 27th - 29th! You can learn more by calling Mike at 206-852-5548, or head to classreport.org, click Reunions, and scroll down to "Grants Pass High School Reunion 1975."
Three Rivers Summer Meals Program
The Three Rivers School District summer meals program is coming! Sign-ups are open and free to children aged 1-18! Pickup will be twice weekly on Mondays and Thursdays, June 12 – August 14th from 11:30 to 1:30 at the Hidden Valley, Illinois Valley, and North Valley High School campuses.
For more information or to sign up visit 3rsd.org.
Senior Self Defense Classes
The Rogue River Community Center is teaching Senior Self Defense Classes at the Rogue River Annex, 138 Broadway Street, in Rogue River. They are held Saturdays from 11AM until Noon, and Tuesdays from 7:15PM – 8:15PM. The Instructor, Santa JD Barron, is a 4th degree black belt who will teach you how to defend yourself with a walking cane, plus hand-to-hand combat techniques. Call 541-821-7464 for more information.
Southern Oregon Amateur Radio Club
Southern Oregon Amateur Radio Club meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Dr. Starts at 6:00pm and is open to the public.
Worship Wednesday Revival
Worship Wednesday Revival is every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 6pm to 8pm. It is hosted at Lifelink, 2600 New Hope Rd. All are welcome for Worship, Food, Friends and Fellowship.
Second Friday Poetry Reading
Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 SW G Street is hosts their Second Friday Poetry Sharing every second Friday of the month from 7pm to 9pm. These events are free to the public and all are welcome to come read or just listen to poetry. Donations are welcome. For more information or to find out current months theme please call 541-479-3290.
Fruitdale Grange Monthly Bunco Group
Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, is hosting a monthly Bunco group on the 4th Friday of each month at 5:30pm. Please bring a snack to share. Cost is $10 Per Person and all must be 18 years old to attend. For more info text 541-660-4435.
Grants Pass High School Band
Grants Pass High School Band are back to collecting cans and bottles every Sunday at Grants Pass High School entrance off Dean St from 12pm to 2pm. The proceeds from bottles and cans collected help pay for Band trips and expenses.
Food and Friends Volunteers Needed
Food & Friends of Jackson and Josephine Counties is in need of volunteers. Meals are served Monday through Friday between 10:00 a.m. and noon. Home delivery drivers and site volunteers are urgently needed in Grants Pass and Cave Junction. Mileage reimbursement is offered. For more information, call Kailee at (541) 955-8839.
Food Bank Volunteers Needed
The Josephine County Food Bank, pantries and soup kitchens help the homeless and needy in our area. Local super markets and other food outlets are giving usable food stuffs to the food bank. All that is needed is volunteer drivers and riders to pick up the food from the markets and deliver to the food bank. Find out more by calling 479-5556.
Every Child Oregon
Last year, in the state of Oregon alone, over 11,200 children spent time in foster care and over 66% of those children spent time in more than one foster home. Many were split from their siblings. DHS works to place children in foster homes, but there are simply not enough people stepping up to help these families in crisis. Many children will be left without the care, comfort and safety of a loving home if we do not find more caring people to open their hearts and their homes. We can do more for Oregon's children! Learn how you can help at everychildoregon.org
Safe Families for Children
"Safe Families for Children" is a national movement of compassion that gives hope to families in crisis. A network of volunteers in Josephine County provides safe, loving homes for parents to voluntarily have their children cared for while the parent restores stability in their own life. Homelessness, unemployment, hospitalization, drug or alcohol rehab, domestic violence, if you are in crisis or know a family in crisis, please call 541-244-8449.
Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group
Alzheimer's Association is hosting a Caregiver Support Group the last Friday of every month starting 6/24, from 2pm-3:30pm at 1150 NE 9th St. For more information call Kim at 800-272-3900 or thekasiah@gmail.com
Emergency Preparedness
Are you prepared for an emergency? Have you made an emergency supply list? Have you signed up with the Disaster Registry? Do you have your Emergency Go-Kit Passport? We have everything you need to do just that. KAJO and KLDR would like to encourage you to be ready; disaster can strike at any time. We have a Handbook for Homeowners titled "Before Wildfire Strikes." We also have information on "Living on Shaky Ground; How to Survive Earthquakes and Tsunamis." We are open Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm and Saturday 8am to noon, at 888 Rogue River Highway in south Grants Pass.
